Consumers

How can we start to put money aside? And once we have, can we avoid dipping back into it? First time saver, Charlene, explains how she financed her children's Christmas presents and paid off a car… Audio

Which side of the house should you sleep in? And are the beers in your garage fridge costing you more than you think? Senior Energy Advisor at Community Energy Action, Michael Begg, returns to discuss… Audio

How can we control the humidity in our homes?  And what's the best type of heating for each room? With power shortages already on the horizon, we need to make the most of what we've got. Senior Energy… Audio

Why are Kiwi households throwing away 130,000 tonnes of food each year ? Supermarkets rotate stock - why can't we? Kaitlin Dawson of NZ Food Waste Champions reveals the contents of her fridge and… Audio

Could you eat and survive on just $40 a week per person? And how can you fit ice cream into that budget? In Episode Two student nurse and blogger, Jordyn Hammond, talks about how she does it, why… Audio

Need some ways to shrink your supermarket spend? Can't figure out which lightbulb burns the brightest but for the lowest cost? Want to know how to bulk up your meals and save time cooking? RNZ's new… Audio

Gay Gordon-Byrne has been described as the most important political advocate for consumer rights in the United States. In her role as executive director of the Repair Association, she's spearheaded… Audio

The lockdown following the outbreak of Delta triggered an immediate drop in demand for credit .. but demand is recovering, particularly in parts of the country in Alert level 2. The latest Centrix… Audio

Research from the University of California has found that people who adopt unique rituals to make everyday tasks more meaningful can help ease loneliness. Professor Thomas Kramer discusses the… Audio

A new survey from Research New Zealand has found that almost ninety percent of New Zealanders think we should take action against the big companies that appear to have profited from Covid-19 wage… Audio

Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio

The annual National People's Congress got underway in Beijing on Friday amid what state media are calling 'wartime measures'. China correspondent Nathan van der Klippe joins the show to discuss this… Audio

If the cruise industry sinks due to Covid-19, journalist Zachary Crockett will have limited sympathy for the big companies. Crockett decided to dive into the industry and found some questionable facts… Audio

A Natural Year follows Wendyl Nissen's tranquil life in the Hokianga countryside over a twelve month period. She joins the show to discuss her new book and how the move to self-isolation in the… Audio

New research from the Norwegian Consumer Council shows the online advertising industry is behind comprehensive illegal collection and indiscriminate use of personal data. Netsafe chief executive… Audio

Low interest rates and a rebound in the housing market are making consumers feel better off, signalling more economic growth to come next year. Audio

If your lipstick or mascara is too old, it could well be carrying E. coli or staph bacteria, according to a new UK study.Biomedical science lecturer – and makeup fan Dr Amreen Bashir – talks about her… Audio

Dr. Merrie Brucks is one of the team of consumer experts who have delved into the buying habits of adults and found a link between their choices and the advertising they saw before they turned 13. Audio

The Two Cents' Worth team is joined by the Honourable Kris Fa'afoi to discuss banks, interest rate caps and 5G.

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